Side-To-Side Lunge Chops
Side-To-Side Lunge Chops is a do-anywhere type of exercise that targets obliques and core. However, Obliques, core, shoulders, and lower back are also involved.
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Diagonal Lunge
The diagonal Lunge, like other lunges, works the quadriceps, hamstrings, and glute muscles. However, it also targets the inner and outer portions of the thigh more than a standard lunge does and works the large gluteus maximus muscle and the smaller gluteus medius muscles more.
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Instructions
- Grab a pair of dumbbells in a neutral grip with your palms facing each other. Stand tall, feet shoulder-width apart. Your arms should be straight at your sides.
- Take a big diagonal step forward at a 45-degree angle, lowering your back knee to the floor and keeping your front calf as vertical as possible. Pause and then return to the starting position.
Tips
- Make sure you drop into a lunge by lowering your hips rather than pushing your knee forward.
- Make sure that the knee of the leading leg is in line with the foot.
- Don't let the back foot turn towards the instep.
Alternative Exercises
Lunge With Diagonal Reach
This variation targets the glutes, quads, and hamstrings while also engaging the muscles of the inner and outer thighs.
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